Emissions due to solid waste disposal on land

Landfiling is the most common waste management practice, and results in the release of methane from the anaerobic decomposition of organic materials. Methane is around 20 times more potent as a GHG than carbon dioxide. If the disposal of organic matter were to be decreased (for example by composting or incineration) it would be possible…

  • Produced by:
    Philippe Rekacewicz, UNEP/GRID-Arendal
  • Year:
    01/05/2005

Emissions due to solid waste disposal on land

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